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I was waiting for a different 4:3 handheld, but these TWINS will have to do.--------Again, curiosity got the better of m...
20/08/2026

I was waiting for a different 4:3 handheld, but these TWINS will have to do.
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Again, curiosity got the better of me.

I had a great experience with TrimUI devices before. The TrimUI Brick was a nice pocketable device with a hi-res 1024x768 LCD panel which made retro ganes look great on such a small 2.8" screen. So I am very curious if that experience translates here with the Brick Pro. Will do an unboxing video and sharw my thoughts about this.

P.S. For those interested, I got a white colorway and a DMG colorway. 😊

16/08/2026

A MUCH BETTER DS EXPERIENCE!
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TheGammaSqueeze has been hard at work trying to optimize everything about the Anbernic RG DS (and other handhelds as well). His latest micro OS, the GammaOS Nano, is arguably the best custom firmware for the RG DS now, with a lot of quality of life features, as well as performance optimizations, and a UI that makes you think that you're using an actual Nintendo DSi!

Here's a 6-minute demo video of it in action.

SAME ON THE INSIDE, DIFFERENT ON THE OUTSIDE, STILL TWINS?--------More than a month ago, I got myself an Anbernic RG Rot...
13/08/2026

SAME ON THE INSIDE, DIFFERENT ON THE OUTSIDE, STILL TWINS?
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More than a month ago, I got myself an Anbernic RG Rotate (the Aurora Silver metal one on the left) more out of curiosity than necessity (again, ). The experience has been quite nice, especially when I show my friends how the device operates, and the performance is more than capable for the games I have been playing here. But, admittedly, for a 3.5" device, it's a bit on the heavy side (320g). So I got the Polar Black one to compare.

The weight of the Polar Black is 282g. It would seem that 38g of weight difference is pretty insignificant, but when you carry it in your pocket, and if you play it for a good amount of time, you'll eventually notice it. Also, personally, the plastic feel of the black is more retro to me than the metal feel of the silver, so I'm kinda leaning more on the black itself. The Aurora Silver, aesthetically, looks and feels more premium, but for now, game experience trumps appearance for me.

So I might be letting go of the Aurora Silver. Any takers? 😊

FOR SALE POST:--------Retroid Pocket 516-bit Colorway✅ Lates firmware installed 1.0.0.189✅ Fully configured with ES-DE i...
10/08/2026

FOR SALE POST:
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Retroid Pocket 5
16-bit Colorway

✅ Lates firmware installed 1.0.0.189
✅ Fully configured with ES-DE installed
✅ 256GB microSD with 4000+ games including Switch
✅ Comes with box, official RP5 carrying case that fits with grip, official RP5 clear grip, 3D printed grip, joystick rubber caps, original USB-C cable, manual

₱13,000

RETRO SOURCE AVAILABLE UNITSas of August 9, 2026--------Anbernic RG557 White - ₱16,000Miyoo Mini Flip White - ₱3,500Anbe...
09/08/2026

RETRO SOURCE AVAILABLE UNITS
as of August 9, 2026
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Anbernic RG557 White - ₱16,000
Miyoo Mini Flip White - ₱3,500
Anbernic RG35XX Plus - ₱2,500
AYANEO Pocket S - ₱15,000
AYN Odin 2 Portal Max - ₱27,000
Anbernic RG35XX H - ₱3,200
Anbernic RG DS - ₱6,500

All units are personally pre-configured with games. You just play them out of the box.

If you have special requests/orders, let me know.

07/08/2026

Sometimes, all I wanna do is play a quick Mario Kart 8 session. 😊

Here's a quick gameplay demo using the AYANEO Pocket S using the Eden emulator and enabling Docked Mode 1080p.

TWINS, ON THE OUTSIDE!--------But it's more like brothers from different fathers. 😂These are Anbernic's AMOLED-fitted un...
06/08/2026

TWINS, ON THE OUTSIDE!
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But it's more like brothers from different fathers. 😂

These are Anbernic's AMOLED-fitted units, the black RG556 on top, and the white RG557 at the bottom. Both have a 5.5" 1080p screens but are a generation apart. The RG556 is powerful enough to run a majority of PS2 games in full speed with its Unisoc T820 chipset, while the RG557 is the top of the line unit from Anbernic that can run Switch games with its more powerful Dimensity 8300 chipset. If you're more of a PSP and below kinda guy though, you can't go wrong with either of them.

Do you own one of these? What are your thoughts about them? Let me know in the comments.

AYANEO Pocket SObsidian Black✅ 12GB RAM / 128GB Internal Storage✅ 6" 1080p IPS LCD Panel✅ ES-DE Fully Configured✅ 256GB ...
02/08/2026

AYANEO Pocket S
Obsidian Black

✅ 12GB RAM / 128GB Internal Storage
✅ 6" 1080p IPS LCD Panel
✅ ES-DE Fully Configured
✅ 256GB Samsung microSD card with 4000+ Games up to NSW
✅ Comes with box, USB-C cable, generic hard carrying case

₱15,000

I JUST ATE MY OWN WORDS.For those who have interacted with me before, I have always said that I do not like the AYANEO P...
02/08/2026

I JUST ATE MY OWN WORDS.

For those who have interacted with me before, I have always said that I do not like the AYANEO Pocket S, and that I will never get one for my own. This is due to several reasons:

✴️ Ergonomics is not great. It's a flat candybar unit with no ergonomics. It's literally like a phone with flared triggers that will slip in your hands and will be painful in long sessions.
✴️ It's LCD, not OLED.
✴️ It has 60Hz refresh rate, not that smooth.
✴️ For the brand new SRP price, I'd rather get the Retroid Pocket 6.

But, here we are, holding one, playing and testing it. I have the base 12GB/128GB model with a 1080p screen, and here is my quick hands-on impressions:

✅ The screen is NOT BAD. The saturation is actually quite good for an LCD, so I was pleasantly surprised. Not OLED quality, but still good.
✅ The 60Hz panel is acceptable. If I were nitpicking, it can be better, and I can see a bit of ghosting, but it's... normal. Maybe I've just been too spoiled by high refresh rate screens, but yeah, this isn't as much as a dealbreaker as I thought it would be.
✴️ Ergonomics is still crap. Blocky with a bit of sharp edges. If you're a phone gamer, then I think you'll be fine. But at this point, a lot of other devices will give you better grip and feels.

Overall, it's a slightly lower-tier AYANEO Pocket EVO, and a slightly higher-tier Odin 2. Same performances all together, with just slightly different features. I'm still not keeping this tho, since I have better devices on hand, but this hands-on changed my opinion of the AYANEO Pocket S. It's not as bad as I thought it would be.

Mangmi has announced a couple of new Android vertical handhelds, the MANGMI Air Y and the Air Y Pro, which will both be ...
18/07/2026

Mangmi has announced a couple of new Android vertical handhelds, the MANGMI Air Y and the Air Y Pro, which will both be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Processors. The Air Y will use the SD662 which is the same chip they have used for the Air X. This will be powerful enough to play PS1 games and older, and up to a handful of PS2, Gamecube and Dreamcast games. The Air Y Pro will use the tried and tested SD865, same as the Pocket Max and the Retroid Pocket 5, which is powerful enough to emulate Switch games.

However, from the size and form factor, the target market is clearly for 4:3 aspect ratio games. They'll both rock 4.2" IPS screens with a 1280x960 resolution, directly competing with the also newly announced Linux-powered TrimUI Brick Pro with a smaller 3.95" 1024x768 resolution display. The Air Y will have a single analog stick, while the Air Y Pro will have two.

From what we know about MANGMI, they tend to have their pricing on the aggressive side, meaning this will be relatively more affordable compared to more well-known brands. With everything that is happening in this market, this will be a great option for consumers who want to go into the midrange handheld space without breaking the bank.

What are your thoughts about the MANGMI Air Y and Air Y Pro? Let me know in the comments.

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